Patrick McEnroe Left Red-Faced After Djokovic’s Miami Open Loss

Patrick McEnroe was forced to eat his words following Novak Djokovic’s shocking defeat in the Miami Open final. The Serbian veteran, hoping to secure his 100th career title, was defeated in straight sets by Czech teenager Jakub Mensik, despite both sets going to tiebreaks.

The match, delayed for over five hours due to rain, stretched into the early hours of Monday morning. Djokovic, seemingly battling an eye injury, grew visibly frustrated as Mensik closed in on victory. Despite the loss, Djokovic graciously embraced his young opponent at the net.

McEnroe’s Bold Prediction Backfires

Before the final, Patrick McEnroe confidently declared on social media:

“Today, @DjokerNole will win his 100th career title at the @MiamiOpen.”

However, after Mensik’s stunning victory, McEnroe was quick to acknowledge the teenager’s performance, posting:

“Wow. Mensik unreal. He wins @MiamiOpen over @DjokerNole 7-6, 7-6. Title 100 will have to wait.”

Djokovic’s Gracious Response

Djokovic, in his post-match interview, praised Mensik’s composure under pressure:

“This is Jakub’s moment and a moment for his team and family. Congratulations. Unbelievable tournament. First of many. It hurts me to admit it, but you were better. In the clutch moments, you delivered the goods. Unbelievable serving.”

Despite speculation about his eye injury, Djokovic refused to make excuses:

“There is nothing that can detract from Mensik’s victory. I don’t want to justify my defeat. It is the same for both players, and you have to accept all circumstances.”

While the loss was disappointing, Djokovic remained optimistic about his form, stating that he had “regained good feelings both on and off the court” and looked forward to future tournaments.